Electric cars imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $1.75 billion of electric cars in 2024 (130.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.75B | 130.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.44B | 91.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.39B | 77.0K t |
| 2021 | $197.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $81.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $51.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $52.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $46.4M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric cars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+610% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.36B | 77% |
| United Kingdom | $161.5M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $96.7M | 5.5% |
| United States | $78.2M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $19.6M | 1.1% |
| Austria | $7.7M | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.4M | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 0.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.5M | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.43 per kg, 27% below the world average of $18.28, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric cars exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported electric cars worth $6.6 million (351 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Georgia (19%), Nigeria (12%), Uzbekistan (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $1.3M | 19% |
| Nigeria | $795K | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $777K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $760K | 12% |
| Sri Lanka | $559K | 8.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $555K | 8.4% |
| Philippines | $489K | 7.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $239K | 3.6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $225K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $149K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric cars imports (HS 8703.80): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8703.80: Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of electric cars imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric cars worth $1.75 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric cars to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($1.36 billion), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.43 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $18.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric cars to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.4 million in 2017 to $1.75 billion in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $626.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electric cars?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Georgia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.75 billion a year.
What is the HS code for electric cars?
The HS code for electric cars is subheading 8703.80. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.